Significado da palavra blackmail em português

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blackmail

US /ˈblæk.meɪl/
UK /ˈblæk.meɪl/
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Substantivo

1.

chantagem

the action, treated as a criminal offense, of demanding money from a person in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.

Exemplo:
He was arrested for attempting to blackmail a wealthy businessman.
Ele foi preso por tentar chantagear um empresário rico.
The politician claimed he was a victim of blackmail.
O político alegou ser vítima de chantagem.

Verbo

1.

chantagear

demand money or another benefit from (someone) in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.

Exemplo:
They tried to blackmail him with old photographs.
Eles tentaram chantageá-lo com fotos antigas.
She refused to be blackmailed into signing the contract.
Ela se recusou a ser chantageada para assinar o contrato.
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